Ashley Yaugher
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Professional Practice Extension Associate Professor | Health and Wellness | HEART Initiative | Carbon & Emery Counties
Contact Information
Office Location: Carbon and Emery CountiesPhone: (435) 636-3276
Email: ashley.yaugher@usu.edu
Additional Information:
Educational Background
Licensures & Certifications
Biography
Dr. Ashley Yaugher is a Health & Wellness Professional Practice Extension Assistant Professor and HEART Initiative Coordinator. Ashley earned her M.S. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Texas A&M University.
Teaching Interests
Dr. Ashley Yaugher is interested in teaching a range of topics from general health and wellness to psychology and statistics. Ashley enjoys traditional (classroom) and non-traditional (community) education.
Research Interests
Dr. Ashley Yaugher is interested in a range of research topics from general health and wellness to psychology and substance use disorders. Ashley enjoys researching impulsivity, at-risk groups, and psychopathology.
Awards
1st Place Western Region Winner: Innovation in Programming Award, 2025
NEAFCS
1st Place Western Region Winner: Program Excellence Through Research Award, 2025
NEAFCS
1st Place National Winner & 1st Place Western Region Winner: Florence Hall Award, 2024
NEAFCS
Epsilon Sigma Phi Western Distinguished Team Award, 2024
Epsilon Sigma Phi (National)
Epsilon Sigma Phi Western Distinguished Team Award, 2020
Epsilon Sigma Phi (National)
Distinguished Team Award (HEART Initiative), 2020
Epsilon Sigma Phi IOTA Chapter (ESP, Utah)
Diversity Team Award (Informing the National Narrative: Stories of Utah’s Opioid Crisis; HEART Team), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Family Health & Wellness Award (Tribal and Rural Opioid Initiative), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Innovative Program Individual Award (Ashley Yaugher, Carbon & Emery Opioid & Substance Use Coalition), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Innovative Program Team Award (HEART Initiative), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Innovative Program Team Award (Master Health Volunteer Program), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Marketing/Public Relations Team Award (HEART Beat Newsletter), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Peer Recognition Award (Ashley Yaugher), 2020
Utah Extension Association of Family & Consumer Science (UEAFCS)
Outstanding Quarterly Member of the Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (UROHC) , 2019
Utah Rural Opioid Healthcare Consortium (UROHC), HRSA Grant
Publications | Fact Sheets
- Yaugher, A., Aller, T., (2025). Acceptance and commitment therapy: A treatment option for substance use disorders . Utah State University Extension
- Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Meier, C., Pay, C., (2024). Understanding the teen brain and building strong relationships: A foundation for supporting healthy decisions . Utah State University Extension
- Kleinstäuber, M., Yaugher, A., Roundy, E., Levin, M., (2024). Benefits of acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) for chronic pain . Utah State University Extension
- Swensen, K., Keady, T., Yaugher, A., Atisme, K., Parkhurst, E., Voss, M., (2021). Community Paramedicine: A New Approach to Health in Rural Communities. USU Extension
- Yaugher, A., Voss, M., (2020). Cognitive behavioral therapies for chronic pain management. Utah State University Extension
- Yaugher, A., Keady, T., (2020). Opioids and other common substances: What You Need to Know. Utah State University Exension
- Savoie Roskos, M., Yaugher, A., Condie, A., Murza, G., Voss, M., Atisme, K., (2020). Diet, Nutrition, and Substance Use Disorder.
- Condie, A.W, Yaugher, A., (2020). Extension Online Etiquette Guidelines. Utah State University Exension *
- Voss, M., Atisme, K., Yaugher, A., Sulzer, S., (2019). Mindfulness for Chronic Pain Management.
- Jensen, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Yaugher, A., Sulzer, S., (2019). Anxiety and Depression: Can Diet Help?.
- Atisme, K., Arrington, R., Yaugher, A., Savoie Roskos, M., (2019). Substance Use Disorder Stigma: What it is and how you can prevent it.
- Williams-Condie, A., Yaugher, A., Voss, M., Evidence-Based Alternative Pain Management Techniques for Chronic Pain Relief.
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Curriculum
- Murray, C., Hunt, A., Yaugher, A., Murza, G., Pay, C., Koci, K., Rea, Y., Hawkins, J., Wille, C., Meier, C., Parkhurst, E., (2025). Digital Support for Caregivers .
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems date your mate: Gordon Creek Falls, Carbon County.
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems date your mate: Little Grand Canyon, Emery County.
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems family fun out and about: Gordon Creek Falls, Carbon County.
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems living your best life: Gordon Creek Falls, Carbon County.
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems living your best life: Little Grand Canyon, Emery County.
- Mingus, K., Hatch, J., Yaugher, A., Brower, N., (2025). Hidden gems living your best life: Little Grand Canyon, Emery County.
- Yaugher, A., Keady, T., Voss, M., Atisme, K., Arrington, R., (2020). Stress and Stress Management: A brief overview . Utah State University Extension *
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Journal Articles
Academic Journal
Professional Journal
- Murza, G., Jewkes, M., Yaugher, A., Wille, C., Wray, P., Meier, C., (2022). COVID-19 messaging campaigns show impact and reach through strong collaborations. Journal of the National Extension Association of Family & Consumer Sciences2021
- Yaugher, A., Bench, S., Meyers, K.J, W, (2020). How Psychologists Can Impact the Opioid Epidemic. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice (PPRP), 51
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | MultiMedia
PowerPoint
Video
Web
Other Media
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Technical Reports
Research Reports
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.
Publications | Other
Bulletins
Magazine/Trade Publications
- Yaugher, A., (2020). A tale of two crises: Opioid use disorder and COVID-19. Utah State Magazine (winter 2020) *
Newsletter
- Yaugher, A., Keady, T., Voss, M., Savoie Roskos, M., Atisme, K., Arrington, R., (2023). Health Extension: Advocacy, Research, & Teaching (HEART) Monthly eNewsletter - HEART Beat. Utah State University Extension HEART Initiative *
Newspaper
Miscellaneous Extension
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Other
An asterisk (*) at the end of a publication indicates that it has not been peer-reviewed.